Exercise Lowers Risk Even After Disease Strikes

Research from Tufts University has reinforced the idea that exercise can decrease your risk of a heart attack, and maybe even cancer, even after you’ve had an episode of the disease. As reported in USNews.com (click here), moderate exercise (start slowly, don’t overdo it, but keep it up) benefits those with heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

It is NOT too late to start.

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Aspartame Does Not Cause Cancer

A new study conducted by the National Cancer Institute should minimize concerns about the safety of the popular sweetener aspartame (i.e., equal, NutraSweet). Researchers tracked the consumption of aspartame with close to 600,000 people aged 50-69 for 5 years. No connection was found between aspartame consumption and overall cancer risk or the occurrence of any specific cancer.

From Bob Wright, Hilton Head Health Institute

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AHA Diet Now Stresses Healthy Lifestyle

The American Heart Association recently published its new dietary recommendations. For the first time, they stress a total healthy lifestyle including exercise. The take away quote is “Use up at least as many calories as you take in.” (Click here for the online version of the original.)
Nothing radical to the H3I community, but backed up by the experience and professionalism of the Heart Association’s staff and members. Is anyone out of the loop on this?

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